The Sedona Conference Panel on Ephemeral Data

The Sedona Conference Panel on Ephemeral Data is a focused session organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing the study of law and policy in areas such as antitrust law, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law. This panel convenes members of Working Group 6 (WG6) to discuss the challenges and considerations associated with ephemeral data in cross-border legal actions and investigations.

The panel explores key topics including the use of ephemeral communications by organizations and individuals, particularly in the context of data minimization requirements under data protection frameworks like the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It addresses the unique challenges in capturing and preserving ephemeral data to meet legal obligations, and assesses the tensions between data minimization practices and legal preservation requirements, offering recommendations to navigate these complexities.

The session features dialogue leaders such as Denise E. Backhouse from Littler Mendelson, PC; Andrea L. D'Ambra from Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Robert DeCicco from Alvarez & Marsal's Disputes and Investigations; and Hon. Anthony E. Porcelli from the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Their expertise provides attendees with valuable insights into the legal and practical aspects of ephemeral data management.

This panel is particularly beneficial for legal professionals, compliance officers, and data privacy experts who seek to understand the implications of ephemeral data in legal contexts and aim to develop best practices for managing such data in compliance with evolving legal standards.